Erdoğan takes oath of office for new presidential term

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was sworn in Monday for his second term as head of state, taking on greater powers under a new system.

"As president, I swear upon my honour and integrity, before the great Turkish nation and history, to work with all my power to protect and exalt the glory and honour of the Republic of Turkey and fulfill the duties I have taken on with impartiality," Erdogan said in a ceremony at the parliament in Ankara, which was broadcast live on television.

Erdoğan took his oath of office for a new five-year term at a special session in parliament and was later due to attend a grand ceremony at his palace.